Three people have died, and dozens more were injured in a stampede during the annual Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) near the Gundicha Temple in Puri, Odisha, on Saturday morning. The tragedy unfolded as tens of thousands of devotees gathered to participate in the centuries-old Hindu festival, which involves the ceremonial pulling of three giant […]
United States President, Donald Trump has revealed that a group of wealthy investors is preparing to acquire TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform currently facing a potential ban in the United States due to its ties to China. In an interview aired Sunday on Fox’s Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, Trump confirmed that […]
A fierce rebuttal has emerged in response to Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s recent criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Saint Lucia. The former Anambra governor had taken to social media to question the President’s commitment to governance, stating: “No, Mr President, this is not the time for holidaying… I am struggling […]
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has inaugurated a student-led group aimed at countering violent extremism, underscoring the critical role of youth in safeguarding Nigeria’s national security. Speaking at a conference in Maiduguri themed “Countering Violent Extremism: The Role of Educational Institutions and Students”, General Musa warned that extremist groups are […]
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, who has held power since 1986, is preparing to seek re-election in 2026, marking what would be his seventh term in office. Now 80 years old, Museveni’s continued hold on power has drawn global attention and stirred both support and criticism domestically, especially as concerns grow over Uganda’s evolving political […]
Nigerian global music icon, Wizkid, has been ranked as Africa’s most streamed artiste of all time, amassing an extraordinary 21.9 billion audio streams across major digital platforms. The latest data, released by the international music analytics platform ChartMasters, affirms Wizkid’s towering influence and the continued global rise of Afrobeats. Closely trailing him is fellow Nigerian […]
Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, in a surprise political twist, has tendered his resignation as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), just days before a reported deadby President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The resignation, which took place on Friday, sent shockwaves through the party’s leadership, signalling deepening cracks within the ruling party. Although Ganduje cited […]
Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, Femi Otedola, has publicly expressed pride in his daughter, Temi Otedola, for her performance in the newly released film Ms Kanyin. In a message shared on his official Instagram account @realFemiOtedola, the business mogul wrote: “The most beautiful thing in the world is to see your children succeed. Congratulations @temiotedola […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared a state of emergency on the construction of the Suleja Minna road, a major link between Niger State and the Federal Capital Territory. The declaration was made on Saturday, June 29, by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during an inspection visit to the site. According to […]
A coalition of foreign investors, operating under the U.S. chapter of the Foreign Investors Network, has filed a $250 million lawsuit against the Federal Government of Nigeria and its contractor, HiTech Construction Company Ltd, over alleged illegal demolition of private property in Lagos to make way for the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The investors, who […]
